This book is an excellent how-to manual for pastors and students, presenting sage advice and wisdom on the art of preaching and an inspirational look at the work of some of the most prominent figures in the life of the black church.

When Black Preachers Preach is a book that seeks to bring glory and honor to God, to show honor for the older black Baptist preachers who have laid the foundation for those who've followed, and to reach this lost generation of Americans for Christ. The sermons included in this volume were based upon how long the minister had been faithfully preaching the Gospel and based upno the impact of the sermon when it was actually preached. These are sermons that are meant to convict, challenge, comfort, and change you.

8 Habits Of The HeartClifton L. TaulbertRetail Price: $14.00 CBD Price: $12.60
( Usually ships in 24-48 hours. ) The acclaimed speaker and author of "Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored" shows how to strengthen families, schools, and communities through a collection of exercises for reflection and practice.

The Preacher and the ProstituteE.K. BaileyRetail Price: $7.99 CBD Price: $7.19
( Usually ships in 24-48 hours. )It's a love story gone wrong. Listen as the prophet Hosea delivers his compelling message in soliloquy-like style, complete with a plot line that rivals today's raciest soap opera. You'll witness the signs of our times---immorality, apostasy, and idolatry---and discover that things really haven't changed much since Hosea's day. Rediscover this tale of love, redemption, and salvation! 64 pages, hardcover from Moody.

Special Occasions in the Black ChurchBenjamin BakerRetail Price: $16.99 CBD Price: $11.99Buy 24 or more for $11.39 each.
( In Stock )If you're are looking for a guide to help you plan special church celebrations within the African American tradition, you've just found it! Whether you're ordaining a pastor or dedicating a new baby, this manual gives you scriptural references for the event, preaching pointers, suggestions for joyful music, and 24 sample services. This gold-stamped black hardcover with gilt-edged pages makes an attractive gift.

This Is My Story: Testimonies and Sermons of Black Women in MinistryCleophus J. LaRueRetail Price: $20.00 CBD Price: $18.00
( Usually ships in 24-48 hours. )In ever increasing numbers, they are announcing their calls to the gospel ministry and making haste to establish themselves in viable ministries throughout the country. Their presence in all levels of ordained Christian service-including preaching and pastorial ministries- promises to reshape our understanding of traditional clergy leadership roles, tile us even more toward a neo-Pentecostal fervor in the way we have church, and provide us with new and creative ways of addressing problems within the community. In this remarkable book, thirteen African American women tell the heroic and heartbreaking stories of their calls and journeys to the ministry. While some of these women are well established in their ministerial services, others are only beginning. Collectively they represent a voice that needs to be heard in churches and seminaries across the country.

My Soul's Been Anchored: A Preacher's Heritage of FaithH. Beecher Hicks Jr.Retail Price: $14.99 CBD Price: $6.60Buy 24 or more for $6.27 each.
( In Stock ) You might not be able to hear H. Beecher Hicks Jr. preach every Sunday. But with My Soul's Been Anchored, you can still enjoy a veritable repast of "soul food" and spiritual insight from this gifted storyteller. With power and poignancy, Dr. Hicks shares moving and inspiring accounts of growing up in Louisiana, of people who have anchored his life and spiritual growth, of experiences in his ministry and his travels. His pride in his African-American heritage shines as he shares heartfelt lessons that will stir your imagination and your spirit. Featuring a foreword by Maya Angelou, this book is a preacher's heritage in the faith, calling us to make a difference in the world today.

Daughters of Thunder: Black Women Preachers and Their Sermons, 1850-1978Bettye Collier ThomasRetail Price: $29.95 CBD Price: $19.99Buy 12 or more for $18.99 each.
( In Stock )Good sermons act as the moral compass of their times. And so the discovery of these thirty-eight never-before-published sermons by black women preachers is an invaluable find, enabling us to explore the critical path taken in the struggle against racial and gender inequality, poverty and moral decay. This book fills an important gap in our understanding of African American experience by providing the long overdue access to the original text of the sermons coupled with expert contextual analysis by Dr. Bettye Collier-Thomas, a respected scholar of African History. This book brings together the voices of fourteen black women preachers along with historical and biographical information that places them in the context of their times. Spanning the days of slavery on through the long struggle to gain the most basic of civil rights, these remarkable women deliver messages of hope and faith that cut to the heart and moved their followers. The women represented here include figures known to scholars and women who have gone unnoticed despite their great impact. Encompassing themes ranging from racial and gender discrimination in the church and society to the tenets of their shared theology, their sermons reveal women of great faith, courage, and wisdom.

The Faithful Preacher: Recapturing the Vision of Three Pioneering African-American PastorsThabiti M. AnyabwileRetail Price: $16.99 CBD Price: $11.99Buy 60 or more for $11.39 each.
( In Stock )Lemuel Haynes (1753-1833) reminds pastors that eternity must shape our ministry. Daniel A. Payne (1811-1893) stresses the importance of character and preparation to faithful shepherding. And Francis J. Grimki (1850-1937) provides a vision for engaging the world with the gospel. While they are from the African-American tradition, they, like all true saints, belong to all Christians of every background and era. Distinctive for its use of rare and out-of-print messages, Anaybwile's work is valuable as a reference as well as a devotional resource.